LDAP Suggestions

• implement as many test LDAP servers as possible; have any spare 486/586/P5 PC's?
• restructure LDAP database(s) many times
• implement multiple production LDAP servers, even if not equal in size
• test splitting LDAP structure over multiple LDAP servers (distributed LDAP)
• make sure that LDAP structure and use remains flexible and modifyable after put into production
• use new/local names for new objects/attributes; don't add to existing object/attribute definitions
• ``normalize'' the data; may require multiple iterations
• make use of multiple indexes, but pay attention to potential costs
• seek out and develop relationships with different departments, even if only doing simple tests
• obtain a copy of the Programming Directory-Enabled Applications with LDAP book; it is a very good reference
• test the UMich WAX/MAX500 (Windows/ Macintosh) clients - they have very nice hierarchical displays